Vietnam's Rice Harvest Seasons: When Does the Autumn Crop Come In?

Vietnam typically produces two to three rice crops per year, depending on region and irrigation. The two main seasons are:

Spring (Winter-Spring) Crop

• Planting: November–December
• Harvest: March–May

Autumn (Summer-Autumn) Crop

• Planting: May–June
• Harvest: Late August to early November

The autumn harvest is often the larger of the two, especially in the Mekong Delta, which produces over half of Vietnam's rice.

Third Crop (Where Irrigation Allows)

In areas with controlled water (e.g., parts of the Red River Delta), a summer crop (planting Feb–Mar, harvest Jun–Jul) is possible.

Climate Influence

Typhoons, flooding, or drought can shift dates by weeks. The government monitors and forecasts via the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).